Parts for a railroad switch.

We need to complete a new old switch for the local vicinal railroad. My job is to make some old parts reusable.

[@StuartsShed]

You get into some very interesting projects. I frequently think repairing things and keeping them going is more interesting and satisfying than making new things.

[@Rustinox]

Well, both vave their charms.

[@RalfyCustoms]

Happy days Michel 🎉 nice repair there buddy, thanks for sharing 👍

[@Rustinox]

Thanks. More to come.

[@mikebryan544]

Such a cool thing to use your workshop and skills for. Enjoyed that thanks. My Dad used to work as a blacksmith in the Signal Works in Liverpool. Some great stories from working there

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@robertoswalt319]

You never cease to amaze me with the variety of projects you work on. Well done

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@angelramos-2005]

So far so good,Michel.Thank you.

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@Workshopfriend]

Very useful repair, I am sure. Looks like your mill was ideal for this job. Thanks, for sharing.

[@Rustinox]

Very useful indeed. Thanks.

[@Dogfather66227]

That “stick-out thingy” at 2:05 is a boss. Always enjoy your videos. Carry on!

[@Rustinox]

Boss. Now I have to try to remember that :)

[@nobbysworkshop]

This is an interesting project to take on Michel. Many setups to figure out. I would be interested to learn a little bit more about your local railway. Looking forward to the next part. Nobby

[@Rustinox]

Thanks Nobby. The tramway is right here; tta.be

[@improviseddiy]

Nice to see you doing something for the community! I would suggest that you thread the clevis and the rod prior to welding. If the weld cracks the thread will still hold it together.

[@michaelhart8423]

Totally agree! I help with restoring an old 1930's ship, and always replace older bits with threads plus a seal weld or two.to stop them unscrewing...lots of the old bits are castings or forgings, and are inherently over strong.....whereas pure welding, at least to my non A1 standard, is nowhere near as robust!

[@Rustinox]

I will do some test welds on other parts before.

[@greglaroche1753]

If you don’t want to go to the trouble of threatening both parts, just put a pin in it for insurance.

[@craftycri]

Rusti!!! DUDE! A paying job?!?! Whooooo hoo!! :) Congratulations brother!

[@Rustinox]

Well no, this is for free. I volunteered to do this.

[@JourneymanRandy]

So you're a railroad man now. Nice work Rusti. That was smart to weld the tabs on to put it in the chuck.

[@Rustinox]

Yes I am. But a beginner.

[@Preso58]

I loved the cute bell at the end!

[@Rustinox]

Lol. I will bring one at home to work on one of these days.

[@kimgreen6140]

Your videos are a delight mate, I love your sense of humour. I get to start my weekend with a giggle. Thanks 🙂

[@Rustinox]

Nice. Thanks.

[@HaxbyShed]

I would enjoy that job. Nice and heavy. I often prefer repairing things to making things actually. Cheers

[@Rustinox]

Well, I think both are fun to do.

[@DoMetalStuff]

and now I understand why my train isn't running. you have the spare part.🤯 Joking of course. nice to see such an old train. and that flat piece at the end of your conical drill bit is just so you can get it loose. many don't know that👍🏻

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, it is. But it also prevent the thing from spinning if the taper let go.

[@Imroytc]

Learned a few new tricks today thank you.

[@Rustinox]

Nice :)

[@624Dudley]

That’s something you don’t see every day. Thanks Rusti! 👍

[@Rustinox]

Indeed.

[@greglaroche1753]

Great video ! Thanks. I’m waiting for the next one.

[@Rustinox]

Me too :)

[@joedowling5452]

Interesting project. Thanks for taking us along

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@leerogers6423]

Work holding solutions are often 80% of the job , nicely done👍👍👍

[@Rustinox]

Absolutely. Thanks.

[@pauldehaan3574]

Thanks for sharing.....always enjoy your videos

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@MrFactotum]

Great Michel something to get your teeth in to and interesting history, you will keep it going for future use regards Kev

[@Rustinox]

Well, that's the plan.

[@richardbrobeck2384]

Nice job on the repairs !

[@mr.b2232]

Interesting video. Thanks for sharing 👍😎

[@Rustinox]

My pleasure.

[@plainnpretty]

Interesting video you start doing railroad work your going need bigger equipment. Looks like you will get this railway switch control fixed easy . Thanks Rusty

[@Rustinox]

And a bigger workshop :)

[@argee55]

Thank you for my weekly Rustinox fix. I can now make it through another week.😀

[@Rustinox]

Go for it.

[@MyMiniHomeWorkshop]

Well done Rusti, with a bit of thought problems solved.👍

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@RustyInventions-wz6ir]

Very nice work mister. I imagine that steel would be very tough.

[@Rustinox]

Not really. There are some hard spots in it, but the rest is soft.

[@flyerphil7708]

Maybe someone has already said, but the tang on a taper shank drill is purely to eject it. The morse taper does all the drive. Keep the taper clean from burrs and all will be well. Keep up the good work!

[@howder1951]

Nice restore Michel, cheers!

[@Rustinox]

More to come.

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

Nice job Michel! Let's do!!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@hilltopmachineworks2131]

Rusty parts for rustinox. Perfect match. 👍

[@Rustinox]

It is :)

[@wibblywobblyidiotvision]

Angle grinder bevel gear as clamping hardware. Nice!

[@Rustinox]

And it works :)

[@ThePottingShedWorkshop]

Good job! Whenever I'm drilling close to the table I slip a small sheet of scrap aluminium above the table. When I see ally chips...stop!

[@Rustinox]

Good idea.

[@maxfarr4142]

A man in hos workshop workshop, not quite. A happy man in his workshop, Yes!

[@Rustinox]

Absolutely.

[@darrellstephen3085]

Always something interesting to work on.

[@Rustinox]

Sure thing.

[@TrPrecisionMachining]

good video rustinox

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@thomasstaubo3115]

Nice work! I don't want to be a afety n..zi, but when you weld, at about 16:15, the welding sparks could easily get in your long hair and set it on fire. Better to tie the hair in the back, as you used to do when you worked on ships. By the way, I think that hairstyle suited you better, but it's your choise :)

[@Rustinox]

Since my cancer, I don't have enough hair anymore to tie it together.

[@graemewhite5029]

Hi Michel good to see you helping out at the tramway ! That triangular section would be known as a "bellcrank" over here and we call switches "points", but your English is still better than my Belgian/Flemish. I agree with others though, not discounting that hard part in the clevis' bore, I would be tempted to thread it, then apply a bit of weld ?

[@Rustinox]

I will do some test welds on other parts before I decide.

[@ErikBongers]

Ah, you once again have a "real" project on your hand!

[@Rustinox]

Yes I have :)

[@graedonmunro1793]

i do like trains!!

[@Rustinox]

I suppose a lot of us do :)

[@paulshouse524]

"Anti-Bozo tape" is now part of my vocabulary. Thanks!

[@Rustinox]

Nice.

[@EnglishHobbyMachinist]

It reminded me of one of those Pakistan half shaft repair videos, Is the railway near your home town?

[@Rustinox]

But I don't work on sandals :) The tramway is a 10min drive from where I live. Here it is; www.tta.be

[@enriv5857]

nice work, why not drill some holes to grease the pins?

[@Rustinox]

We want to keep it as original as possible.

[@billdoodson4232]

As the points are off a historic railway, due to the age of the clevis, could the material not be wrought Iron? In which case welding it will be a bit hit and miss to say the least.

[@Rustinox]

I will do some test welds on other parts before I decide.

[@billdoodson4232]

@@Rustinox I do hope that they work out OK Michel.

[@davidberlanny3308]

Hi Michel, interesting job. Look forward to the next part. Where abouts is this tramway? Have a great weekend!!

[@Rustinox]

Right here; www.tta.be/

[@davidberlanny3308]

@@Rustinox Thanks very much 👍👍

[@elmarqo_3448]

How far from your house is the trolley tracks?

[@Rustinox]

10min drive.

[@Peter_Nottle]

you have started down a slippery slope. next you will be building a steam engine 😜

[@Rustinox]

Indeed, I will. There is one wayting for me to get restored.

[@Peter_Nottle]

@@Rustinox cant wait to see that 👍

[@fearlyenrage]

Why you dont thread it with some "Sägengewinde DIN 513" they have been made for such pull tasks. Like those on the Deckel collets... Your parts are real big and propone for some threadwork. I came away from welding most of the part, even when im a hardcore welder, i use those days more mechanic connections and Loctite because welding has not the mechanical connection advantages. Why? The consequences of welding can be cracks or partfaliure due to heat and other stress that embrace castdefects. But it is your project not mine ;)

[@Rustinox]

I will do some test welds on other parts before.

[@fearlyenrage]

@@Rustinox wise plan. =)

[@TheDistur]

Good work sir

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.

[@jdmccorful]

Good maintenance ! It looks great!

[@Rustinox]

Thanks.